Georgetown, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61846
Vermilion County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,101
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,871
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Georgetown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61846 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61846 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, home to 5,101 residents across 113.4 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61846 reports a modest median household income of $60,871 (24% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,579. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,700 (55% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $780; owner occupancy is 79.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vermilion County, so 61846 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61846
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Georgetown, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61846.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61846, Georgetown, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,101
Population
113.4
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61846?
43.7
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,871
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$30,579
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61846 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Georgetown, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,871 24th percentile higher than 24% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,094housing units
2,094
Total Housing Units
1,819
Occupied Units
275
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,700
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$780
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-13.2%
YoY Change (2023)
156
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+56%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61846 have decreased 13.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +12.3% | 146 |
| 2020 | -5.2% | 139 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 145 |
| 2022 | +23.4% | 179 |
| 2023 | -13.2% | 156 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 61846, employing approximately 343 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,235,000.
45
Businesses
343
Employees
$12.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 22.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 61846 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61846
Georgetown (61846)
5,101 residents
- 61883
Westville (61883)
4,438 residents
- 61817
Catlin (61817)
2,583 residents
- 61833
Tilton (61833)
2,124 residents
- 47928
Cayuga (47928)
2,047 residents
- 61870 1,327
Ridge Farm (61870)
1,327 residents
- 47974 1,186
Perrysville (47974)
1,186 residents
- 61850 671
Indianola (61850)
671 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61846 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61846 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47974
Perrysville (47974)
$89,962 median income
- 61817
Catlin (61817)
$80,375 median income
- 61846
Georgetown (61846)
$60,871 median income
- 61850
Indianola (61850)
$59,375 median income
- 61883
Westville (61883)
$56,169 median income
- 61870
Ridge Farm (61870)
$54,044 median income
- 47928
Cayuga (47928)
$52,275 median income
- 61833
Tilton (61833)
$48,584 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61846 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61846, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,101 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61846 in?
ZIP code 61846 (Georgetown) is located in Vermilion County, Illinois. Vermilion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermilion-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61846?
ZIP code 61846 in Georgetown, IL has a population of 5,101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61846?
The median household income in ZIP 61846 is $60,871, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61846?
The median home value in ZIP 61846 is $85,700, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61846?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61846 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61846?
ZIP code 61846 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 343 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61846?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61846 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61846?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61846 decreased by 13.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 56%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61846?
In ZIP code 61846, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61846?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61846 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61846?
In ZIP code 61846, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61846?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61846 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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